Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMS)
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $3,811.00 - $5,117.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/5/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. 

Responsibilities:
DNR Mission: Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.

Agency Wildland Fire Vision Statement: We safeguard what we value by working collaboratively across jurisdictional boundaries and with engaged communities. All of Washington is adapted and prepared, and our landscapes are healthy and resilient. We prevent wildland fire, use fire where allowable, and safely suppress unwanted fire.

Agency’s Core Values:

• Safety and Well-Being — Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service – We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving – We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork – We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

Position Linkage: As the crew foreman for the Kittitas Handcrew, you are responsible for wildland fire response, your position directly impacts the Department in our mission of public safety and environmental protection, and the effectiveness of the fire prevention, regulation, and suppression activities in the unit. Your involvement in the implementation of the Fuels Reduction program, enforcing Fire Regulations, Fire Control preparedness, and suppression actions directly affects the safety of firefighters and the public, as well as the natural resources and the citizens of Washington. Your collaboration with other natural resource and firefighting agencies significantly affects the ability of our resources and theirs to serve the people in our region and beyond.

Required Qualifications: 

• Experience in wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
• Certified as a NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter T1.
• Supervisory experience
• Employee empowerment
• Team effectiveness
• Building/maintaining cooperative relationships
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.